How to travel from Alice Springs to Griffith, Australia

The distance between Alice Springs and Griffith is around 2,203km (1,369 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Alice Springs to Griffith by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Griffith (GFF).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time4h 15m
  • Typical cost
    A$775($520)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Adelaide, Ouyen Community Park/Oke St then Mildura Central SC/Fifteenth St and then to Griffith Station Coach Bay.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$315($215)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Adelaide Parklands, Southern Cross then Junee Station and then to Griffith Station.

  • Duration1 day 18h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$640($430)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Griffith.

  • Duration22h 25m
  • Distance2,203km (1,369 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Griffith

There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Griffith by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$315 ($215) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$775 ($520).

The distance between Alice Springs and Griffith is around 2,203km (1,369 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,667km (1,036 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Alice Springs and Griffith by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Griffith is to fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx A$775 ($520).

The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Griffith, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$315 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alice Springs and Griffith. It typically takes around 1 day 18h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alice Springs to Griffith. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Adelaide Parklands, Southern Cross and Junee Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 18h.

Journey Beyond - The Ghan, Journey Beyond - The Overland, NSW TrainLink XPT and NSW TrainLink run train services between Alice Springs and Griffith. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 18h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alice Springs and Griffith. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alice Springs to Griffith. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide, Ouyen Community Park/Oke St, Mildura Central SC/Fifteenth St and Eighth St/Deakin Ave. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

Greyhound Australia, V/Line, Public Transport Victoria and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Alice Springs and Griffith. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Alice Springs and Griffith. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and arrive at Griffith (GFF) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Alice Springs to Griffith. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Alice Springs to Griffith typically takes around 4h 15m. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and and arrive into Griffith (GFF).

The closest major airport to Griffith is Griffith Airport (GFF) (GFF) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Griffith. Narrandera Airport (NRA) (NRA) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Alice Springs and Griffith. The distance is around 2,203km (1,369 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Griffith is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around A$775 ($520).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alice Springs and Griffith

Transport options from Alice Springs to Griffith
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 40m
A$775($520)
on demand2,511km (1,560 miles)
Plane and Bus7h 10m
A$960($645)
once daily2,448km (1,521 miles)
Bus
1 day 7h
A$315($215)
twice a week2,469km (1,534 miles)
Train
1 day 18h
A$640($430)
once a week3,004km (1,867 miles)
Drive
22h 25m
A$415($280)
on demand2,203km (1,369 miles)

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Airports near Griffith

The following major airports near Griffith offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

GFF
Griffith Airport (GFF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Griffith
NRA
Narrandera Airport (NRA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Griffith
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
308km (191 miles) from Griffith